Rockland, Maine is a picturesque city located along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and it has been welcoming visitors to its Maine Lobster Festival since 1947 (when all-you-can-eat lobster cost just a dollar). These days, the festival spans five days at the end of July and the beginning of August and includes arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, a parade, concerts and more than 900 kilograms of butter.
You can sink your teeth into delicious lobster rolls or crack open a juicy lobster tail, boiled until bright red and served with melted butter for dipping. Even if you aren’t a seafood fan, you’ll find plenty to satisfy your appetite here. Vendors serve a variety of snacks, from Thai food to ice cream. General admission costs $5 or $8 depending on the day, while concert tickets and carnival rides cost extra.
